Software Engineer II- Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Join Collins Aerospace as a Software Engineer II in Cedar Rapids, IA, where you'll solve complex issues and contribute to safety-critical aerospace systems.

Your responsibilities include developing software architecture and certification artifacts, engaging with customers, and collaborating cross-functionally.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and relevant experience in software design within aerospace environments.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in designing and developing software architecture for aerospace.
• Experience supporting DO‑178 software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture and design of core software components.
• Drive technical direction across development for safety-critical software.
• Develop software requirements and verification protocols.

Skills

C++

VxWorks

Linux

Windows OS

Software development and certification (DO-178)

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

GIT

Subversion

JIRA

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124

Date Posted: 2026-05-20

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person Required: U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Overview

Join the Collins Aerospace Core Systems & Libraries team as a Software Engineer II eager to solve complex technical problems and contribute to high‑impact, safety‑critical aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements.
• Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety‑critical software (DO‑178).
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object‑oriented design principles.
• Develop DO‑178 certification artifacts, including DAL‑A deliverables.
• Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.
• Travel as required (domestic and international).

What You Will Learn

• Hands‑on experience with emerging technologies shaping the future of avionics.
• End‑to‑end expertise across the full product lifecycle of safety‑critical systems.
• Deep understanding of software certification (DO‑178) and regulatory standards.
• Design, scale, and sustain software product lines across multiple platforms and customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform‑level components in an aerospace or safety‑critical environment.
• Experience supporting DO‑178 software development and certification activities.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with C++, VxWorks, Linux, and Windows OS.
• Experience writing high‑level and/or low‑level requirements.
• Experience writing test cases and automated test procedures.
• Experience with Civil Certification DO‑178 – DAL A preferred.
• Experience designing and developing Flight Management Systems, software, aircraft applications, or middleware.
• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g., GIT, Subversion, JIRA).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts, second opinion program.
• And more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.